By Michael Kaplan ’13, Staff Writer Historically speaking, the Newark Academy Football Program is one that has stared in the face of adversity, and this year’s squad is no exception. Plagued by injury and inexperience, the Minutemen are fighting the good fight, with their current record standing at 1-1. A small fish in a big…

By Chewy Baumel ’13, Sports Editor Throughout the course of the 20th and 21st centuries, the Newark Academy sports program has compiled over 70 prep and NJSIAA championships. An integral part of the sports program that many athletes, fans, and parents overlook is the Athletic Department. This department is responsible not only for organizing teams,…

By Caroline Willian ’13, Staff Writer Fall is a time of new beginnings at Newark Academy – a new school year, new classes, new faces. The majority of NA’s newest members can be seen throughout the halls of the building. But some are involved in extracurricular happenings, namely new coaches for fall sports, who go…

By Ethan Andrzejewski ’13, Sports Editor You’re no longer relaxing on the beach, enjoying mid-day naps. Instead, you’re waking up at six in the morning, hurrying to catch the bus (especially if you live in Mendham, like me). You’re no longer pulling all-nighters with your friends, sharing summer stories. Nope. Now, you’re staying up all-night,…

By Caroline Willian ’13, Staff Writer Nearly 80 percent of Newark Academy students play a sport for the school. This should not come as a surprise; NA students tend to be well rounded, and the no-cut policy on its school teams gives students opportunities that they may not have otherwise had. Most of our athletes…

By Matthew Cowen ’13, Staff Writer The Newark Academy golf team had a solid, yet somewhat frustrating season. Although the team’s record stands at a respectable 14-5, they have lost pivotal matchups versus rivals MKA and Livingston. In fact, the Minutemen have lost twice against each of these teams. The widest margin of defeat was…

By Sean Mulligan ’12 & Jessica Waggoner ‘12, Staff Writers The young and talented girls softball team is peaking just in time for the most important part of their schedule: tournament time. With the finals of the Prep B tournament upcoming as well as the Non-Public B state tournament first round, the softball team’s season…